Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 3 of Advent Calendar Extravaganza!!
In case you missed Day 2, click here!
In case you missed Day 1, click here!
I’ve always loved the concept of Advent Calendars. There’s something special and magical about those little treats hidden behind those little doors – and the idea of a secret little something to be unwrapped every day really is a wonderful way to build the excitement towards Christmas, not to mention a fun tradition as well!
As the years roll by some of these types of tradition can be lost when we grow up, and it seems a real shame to lose some of that magic and wonder. And really there’s no reason at all why something such as an Advent Calendar can’t be revamped and repackaged for grown-ups, crafty grown-ups… grown-ups like you and me!
So one day in November last year I dreamed up a fun idea for a event. I didn’t know if it would work, or if anyone would be interested. I approached some crafty friends, and others recruited themselves – everyone loved the idea! Behind the scenes I worked hard to put together something rather different and very special. After much organising, coordinating and planning, I’m really thrilled to finally bring to you a very special, very fun, very festive series! It was *hugely* popular, and so, by popular demand, I just had to bring it back again this year!
Eek! How fun does that sound?! 25 full days of surprises, inspiration and prizes!!
In case you’re wondering just how it’s going to work, here’s last year’s video (I’m afraid my filmmaker friend was unavailable to help in time for this year!) to explain it:
I’m so excited to be bringing you this event! I really hope you’re going to enjoy it as much as I am!!
Let’s get on with Day 3, shall we?!
I’ve got some of my very favourite designers lined up today to continue the fun! Just click on the door to reveal today’s surprise destinations and prize! Tip: you will need to do this from the blog itself, not from a feed reader or e-mail!
The door is a bit different this year (curse of moving over to WordPress!). So, now you’ve opened it, please use the image below to find your secret links! As you see, there aren’t any text links, but tap or click on all the decorations/presents in the image below and you will find your secret destinations! *wink*
Exciting right?! Isn’t it fun to not know what’s in store at the other end of those links?! Make sure you click each one to reveal the surprise and leave comments at the destinations to win!
And speaking of winning…
Today’s sponsor is CAS-ual Fridays Stamps! Perfect for CAS cards and much more, CAS-ual Fridays have such a fun, sassy style, with lots of clever designs thrown in for good measure! Not only that, but my sweet friend Michele is one of the kindest in the business! I’m so thrilled to have them sponsor the event again this year!
CAS-ual Fridays are generously sponsoring a $25 gift certificate to their store! With an amazing array of products you’re really going to be spoilt for choice spending it! And that’s not all – Michele is offering an exclusive discount code for all my awesome blog visitors! Use the code advent2016 for a fantastic 20% off all in stock products, including sale products, from now through to 31st December!
Now that you know what you can win, I’m sure you’re eager to head off to all those secret destinations to check them out! But before you go, some inspiration from me:
Vintage meets modern meets glitz meets wow! That’s how I’d describe this one!
I created my background patterned paper by stamping images and a sentiment from the Sleighride set and the Christmas Sparkle set! I added a layer of vellum on top stamped with lots of dots to create a bokeh effect – then it was time for that magnificent sleigh!! Using the stamps from Sleighride and a bit of masking, I was able to heat emboss different patterns from the Starlequin stamp set, as well as the outline of the sleigh, using different colours of embossing powder – then watercoloured over the body using Distress inks and Perfect Pearls Mist and Glimmer Mist!
Just look at that dimension, shimmer and shine! I used the string die cut from the Ornament Tag Die set to add a flourish under my sentiment, which is a die by Lil’ Inker Designs. A real jingle bell, threaded onto the string die cut, finishes things perfectly!
Don’t forget the Advent Calendar Extravaganza runs from 1st-25th December inclusive so make sure you visit taheerah-atchia.com every day for fabulous inspiration and amazing prizes every single time! Merry Christmas!
I hope you love this event just as much as I do! I would love to know what you think of Advent Calendar Extravaganza! Do you love the format? The secret destinations? The endless inspiration? I bet you certainly love the chance to win prizes! Please make sure you leave a comment below! Thanks so much for stopping by – I’ll see you back here tomorrow!
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Very nice!
O what fun! Love how all the elements compliment each other!
I want to make this one. So beautiful and fun.
Fantastic card, I love all the layers!
This sleigh is so pretty! Love the “believe” word die 🙂
beautifully vintage!
Love the fun you’ve provided for us! Also loving that CAS-ual Fridays is involved! Great card!
Pretty card.
What a gorgeous card!! Love the gold shimmer and that little flourish. Brilliant idea!
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Each day so many wonderful cards to see and from which to get ideas.
What a fabulously detailed card – love the background, the patterned sleigh and the vellum to highlight it!
WOW – that’s about all I can say – just WOW! I am really enjoying this years Advent Calendar – keep the inspiration coming.
love the sleigh!
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This is MY FAVE so far!
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Great card! Your embellishments are perfect!
DOUBLE WOW!!!! What a gorgeous card! the mix of vintage/modern/glitz is just perfection!!!!!
This is so cool! I wasn’t previously familiar with this company, and am so excited to add some items to my stash based on this post – that sleigh set alone would get a TON of use in my house! Thanks for sharing!
What a gorgeous card! I love how it’s fun yet elegant at the same time. The sayings on the background are perfect. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win again! 😀
When I look at your sleigh I want to add Santa and fill it with gifts.
Such a fun card!
So many great cards and ideas, so little time and money! Ha!
Merry Christmas
I love sleighs! So very festive!
So much inspiration! LOVE your card today! So awesome!!!
You have a gorgeous sleigh with the starlequin stamp. I’ve never seen CAS-ual Friday before but love the stamps that you and your ladies have used on their cards. What a great intro! Thank you.
wow 4 surprises a day – better than any advent calendar i’ve ever seen lol :0)
Lovely card, I like how you decorated the sleigh!
I love how you embossed the sleigh.
great ideas all around again. thanks so much for sharing.
Your card is magnificent! Thank you for the wonderful inspiration and also the discount code. I think I will be taking advantage of it!
Loving the sleigh!
Another great day. Love the sleigh~
Beautiful card! Nikki
I love that sleigh! The die cut Believe really makes the card perfect!
Wow — so many wonderful layers in this card and they all fit together like a glove! The sleigh is stunning (love the CASual Friday background stamp) and your background is so creative! Love the card! Thanks for sharing!
Lovely use of vellum! Elegant and fun at the same time
Loved day 3! Thank you!
That huge golden Believe really stands out beautifully against that awesome Fri-Die Santa Sleigh! I really love the look of your card with all the words written in the background and the Believe standing out above all the rest! Gorgeous!
What an elegant card! Hooray for CAS-ual Fridays (though it’s not Christmas) — they have the sweetest Hanukkah stamps!
Love seeing all the card styles and getting ideas to try.
Gorgeous!
That sleigh is gorgeous, and I love the handstamped background you created! So fabulous!
Very nice card, i always have a hard time with vellum and never know how to use it without seeing the adhesive.
Very beautiful card!! Thanks for inspiring!!
Love the card.
Such a pretty card I like everything about it but then when I saw the BELIEVE I instantly feel I love with it. My daughter and I always love to find and see things with the word BELIEVE on it. Thanks for making and sharing such a pretty card
Wow. Gorgeous. Love al the little details.
Love the sleigh!
Eeeek – fantastic acrd Taheerah – not sure what I love more the background or the sleigh. Beautifully done 🙂
Wow, so many great details in this card! I love the text background.
Love your card and that believe die!